What praises are offered to Sai Baba at the beginning of Chapter 42, and what previous miracles are mentioned?

The introduction to Chapter 42 offers reverent salutations to Sai Baba, addressing him as the Sadguru, the Great Giver, and the one who wanders the banks of the sacred Godavari. He is described as an embodiment of Brahman wearing a simple loincloth and is called the 'Wish-fulfilling Tree' (Kalpataru) for his devotees. As referenced in this chapter, the narrative recaps events from the previous one, specifically mentioning the wondrous divine play where Sai's portrait was immersed in water yet remained miraculously protected, and how he fulfilled another devotee's desire by appearing in a dream and directing him to read the Dnyaneshwari.